Pakistani prisoner’s suicide bid raises questions about India’s judicial system
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According to Kashmir Media Service, recently, a tragic incident unfolded as Hamid Khan, a 60-year-old resident of Distt Pasheen Baluchistan, attempted suicide in Central Jail Alwar, Rajasthan, India. His desperate act sheds light on the grim reality faced by many Pakistani prisoners.
Hamid Khan’s suicide attempt underscores the prolonged incarceration endured by many, with some serving sentences for up to 10 years. Despite completing their jail terms, these individuals remain detained, leading to immense stress and mental breakdowns. Among the approximately 347 Pakistani citizens in Indian jails, including 249 civilians and 98 fishermen, most are implicated in concocted cases.
Despite the completion of their sentences, around 76 Pakistani prisoners continue to languish in Indian jails, awaiting repatriation. Shockingly, some, like a prisoner who completed term in 1998, remain incarcerated despite being eligible for release.
Both India and Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners twice a year, yet the repatriation process remains sluggish, with India often responding negatively to requests for release. This ongoing disregard for humanitarian concerns underscores the urgent need for India to uphold its laws and ensure the fair treatment of all prisoners, regardless of ethnicity or religion.
The recent suicide attempt serves as a poignant reminder for the Modi government to address the plight of unjustly held prisoners. It also calls upon the international community and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to take note of these distressing incidents and advocate for justice on behalf of the affected individuals. Only through collective action can the voices of these prisoners be heard and their rights upheld in the pursuit of a just and humane resolution.
